TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Announcement of Retirement: Our Financial Manager, Greg Wagner, has announced his plans to retire at the end of May, following three years of faithful and dedicated service to Centennial UMC. Join us for a celebration for Greg on Sunday May 31st at the Roseville Campus. In lieu of financial gifts given directly to Greg, he has requested that monetary gifts be made to the Pastor's Ministry Fund.
Discover Centennial: Sunday, May 31st, after worship at the St. Anthony Park Campus. If you're new or newish to Centennial and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, then this gathering is for you! Join the Pastors and a few congregation members for informal conversation around membership & getting connected at Centennial. Registration is linked HERE.
Discover Centennial: Sunday, May 31st, after worship at the St. Anthony Park Campus. If you're new or newish to Centennial and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, then this gathering is for you! Join the Pastors and a few congregation members for informal conversation around membership & getting connected at Centennial. Registration is linked HERE.
Compassion
Church Garden Team: Friday, May 29th, 9:30am, Roseville Campus. We would like your help with keeping our church grounds colorful and maintained this summer. We will be planting annuals Friday May 29th at 9:30 AM. If you can contribute a few hours of garden maintenance during the summer, email us at nknelsonnb@gmail.com. Sign up also at Connection Point. Contact Kathy and Norm Nelson.
St. Anthony Park Seniors & Centennial UMC present - Grief and Loss Support Group: Tuesdays from June 16th-August 4th, 11:00-12:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus and through zoom. Join us for 8 sessions of small group study for those looking to learn about the grief process and how to move through it. This support group is secular and non-denominational. We will be studying Grief and Loss written by Taylor Blanket, Licensed Master Social Worker. Study is lead by Pastor Whitney Sheridan. No charge to attend. Registration is required.
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.
Lorraine Charinda Global Missionary: On May 10th during worship, Global Missionary Lorraine Charinda was interviewed about her ministry. You can find bookmarks at each campus with steps on how to support Missionaries further.
St. Anthony Park Seniors & Centennial UMC present - Grief and Loss Support Group: Tuesdays from June 16th-August 4th, 11:00-12:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus and through zoom. Join us for 8 sessions of small group study for those looking to learn about the grief process and how to move through it. This support group is secular and non-denominational. We will be studying Grief and Loss written by Taylor Blanket, Licensed Master Social Worker. Study is lead by Pastor Whitney Sheridan. No charge to attend. Registration is required.
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.
Lorraine Charinda Global Missionary: On May 10th during worship, Global Missionary Lorraine Charinda was interviewed about her ministry. You can find bookmarks at each campus with steps on how to support Missionaries further.
Care Team Volunteers needed! Do you have spiritual gifts of care, service, and compassion? The Care Team needs you! Centennial UMC's Care Team offers friendly visits and calls, provides rides to church and medical appointments, and offers help with light housework and errands. Training and support provided by Care Team lead Peggy Rhodes and Pastor Bitrus Bamai. If interested, please reach out to Peggy Rhodes | peggy.l.rhodes@gmail.com
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie | dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Discipleship
VBS Registration is now open!: July 27th - 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus. This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs! Join us as we learn about God's amazing creation and how we are called to care for it with compassion. Registration is open for kids who are 3 years old (& potty trained) to 5th grade (going into 6th). You can register HERE!
VBS Volunteers Needed: This summer's Vacation Bible School will run from July 27 - 31, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the St. Anthony Park Campus. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success! All adult volunteers are required to complete our Safe Gatherings Training and background check. Instructions for completing Safe Gatherings will be emailed separately (Training is not required for volunteers helping with only set up and clean up). Sign up to volunteer HERE!
Youth Group End of Year Party: Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Central Park (Jaycee's Shelter). Youth and incoming youth (those finishing 5th grade) are invited to our end of the year party! Please try and RSVP so we can plan for food.
500 Card Group: Thursday, May 28th, 7:00-9:00pm, Applewood Pointe of Roseville. Join a friendly group to play 500. Newcomers and beginners welcome. Thelma Boeder | 651.245.6646
Camp Minnesota Registration is Now Open!: Get ready for a summer filled with exciting events, creative outdoor activities, meaningful worship with Bible study and the chance to make new friends and memories! You can view camp options, register, and explore discounts like the "bring-a-friend" discount HERE!
Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com
VBS Volunteers Needed: This summer's Vacation Bible School will run from July 27 - 31, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the St. Anthony Park Campus. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success! All adult volunteers are required to complete our Safe Gatherings Training and background check. Instructions for completing Safe Gatherings will be emailed separately (Training is not required for volunteers helping with only set up and clean up). Sign up to volunteer HERE!
Youth Group End of Year Party: Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Central Park (Jaycee's Shelter). Youth and incoming youth (those finishing 5th grade) are invited to our end of the year party! Please try and RSVP so we can plan for food.
500 Card Group: Thursday, May 28th, 7:00-9:00pm, Applewood Pointe of Roseville. Join a friendly group to play 500. Newcomers and beginners welcome. Thelma Boeder | 651.245.6646
Camp Minnesota Registration is Now Open!: Get ready for a summer filled with exciting events, creative outdoor activities, meaningful worship with Bible study and the chance to make new friends and memories! You can view camp options, register, and explore discounts like the "bring-a-friend" discount HERE!
Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com
Bible Study at St. Anthony Park:
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus | Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus | Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com
Justice
Ignite Your Heart Campaign: We hope you had the opportunity to hear the update from Danielle Ferguson and Chauntyll Allen regarding the Ignite Your Heart Campaign during worship on Sunday, April 26. If you missed it, we encourage you to take a moment to view the update.
Throughout the month of May, you can support the education scholarship program directly through our website by selecting the appropriate option from the drop-down menu.
Thank you, Centennial, for your continued generosity as we enter our fourth year of partnership with the St. Paul Urban Teacher Residency Training Program.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up to help with this years Habitat for Humanity project. It will be a rehab at 1200 Ryan Ave. W. in Roseville. Construction workers of all skill levels, beverage donations and those who can prepare/donate food or serve at the worksite are needed. The project will run from April 27-June 26 and Centennial has been asked to focus providing volunteers on the following days: May 11, 18, 19 and June 1, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26
If you are unable to volunteer on our assigned days, you can sign up for any day during the project. This year there are 2 specific days dedicated for women only on June 24, 25. For more information, please contact Jack Griffin (651-587-9264) email: jacklgriffin@hotmail.com. Signups are done on the Twin City Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Hub which is linked HERE.
Throughout the month of May, you can support the education scholarship program directly through our website by selecting the appropriate option from the drop-down menu.
Thank you, Centennial, for your continued generosity as we enter our fourth year of partnership with the St. Paul Urban Teacher Residency Training Program.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up to help with this years Habitat for Humanity project. It will be a rehab at 1200 Ryan Ave. W. in Roseville. Construction workers of all skill levels, beverage donations and those who can prepare/donate food or serve at the worksite are needed. The project will run from April 27-June 26 and Centennial has been asked to focus providing volunteers on the following days: May 11, 18, 19 and June 1, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26
If you are unable to volunteer on our assigned days, you can sign up for any day during the project. This year there are 2 specific days dedicated for women only on June 24, 25. For more information, please contact Jack Griffin (651-587-9264) email: jacklgriffin@hotmail.com. Signups are done on the Twin City Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Hub which is linked HERE.
Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com
Worship
Worship at Roseville is at 9:00am
Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Pentecost Sunday, May 24th. Celebrate Pentecost by wearing Red to worship!
3rd Sunday Celebrations! Led by Pastor Bitrus, during worship at both campuses on 3rd Sundays, we will be inviting congregation members forward who have celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, triumphs) to share and be prayed for. We look forward to celebrating milestones with you!
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
3rd Sunday Celebrations! Led by Pastor Bitrus, during worship at both campuses on 3rd Sundays, we will be inviting congregation members forward who have celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, triumphs) to share and be prayed for. We look forward to celebrating milestones with you!
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
UWF spring luncheon
Thank you from United Women in Faith for your support of our major fundraiser, the Spring Luncheon & Silent Auction. Sixty-four tickets were sold and items purchased at the silent auction to provide $2,964 profit to support our mission to women and children around the world.
COMMUNITY Info
Update on St. Anthony Park Roof: The tentative start date for construction on the roof at the St. Anthony Park campus is May 18th. The scope of the work is replacing the shingles and any damaged roof decking on the entire sloped sanctuary roof. Work is expected to last 3-4 weeks, depending on weather and other unforeseen delays. There is no change to indoor building use expected during construction. Entry and exit will be done through doors 2, 3, and 4 during the majority of the time, including worship service and other Centennial activities.
Office Closed Monday May 25th: Due to the Federal Holiday, Memorial Day, the Centennial Offices will be closed on Monday May 25th.
80th Birthday Gathering Hosted by Simons Family: Saturday, June 6th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Roseville Campus Linden Lounge. Come celebrate Judy Jacobsen's 80th birthday! Stop by and share in the joy — your presence is the only gift needed. No presents, please, just your smiling face. Hope to see you there!
Office Closed Monday May 25th: Due to the Federal Holiday, Memorial Day, the Centennial Offices will be closed on Monday May 25th.
80th Birthday Gathering Hosted by Simons Family: Saturday, June 6th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Roseville Campus Linden Lounge. Come celebrate Judy Jacobsen's 80th birthday! Stop by and share in the joy — your presence is the only gift needed. No presents, please, just your smiling face. Hope to see you there!
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